Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Winchester Cathedral

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Enjoy meals in this elegant dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by large windows offering views of the outdoor space.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a sleek reception desk and comfortable seating areas with stylish chairs.
Step into the elegant lobby, featuring a carpeted floor, a staircase with black railings, and a glass display case showcasing various items.
Enjoy a view of the city from the comfort of this room, featuring a cozy seating area with a round table and armchair.
Classic comfort abounds in this serene retreat, featuring a large bed with a wooden headboard and two bedside tables with lamps.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Paternoster Row, Winchester, England, SO23 9LQ
  • Winchester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Winchester
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Room options

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Winchester

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday is adjacent to popular attractions such as Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Christmas Market. This 94-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Horsepower - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Winchester - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 13 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rick Stein - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones. Change of towels is available on request.

Languages

English, German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Weekend continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kings Lounge
  • Wessex Restaurant

Things to do

  • Piano

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 23,605 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1964
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Mercure Winchester
Hotel Wessex Winchester
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Wessex Mercure
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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday former Mercure hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

This hotel is located in Winchester, just steps from Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Guildhall, and within a short walk of Winchester Christmas Market. You'll also find Great Hall and Winchester City Mill less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 15.00 per night.

Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday feature a casino?

No, Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday serves continental breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at Wessex Restaurant.

Will Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night.

Does Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

The closest major airport to Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday is Southampton (SOU), which is 11.9 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday?

No, at Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1015 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately both my husband and I were quite shocked at how dated this hotel was. The room we were staying in resembled a nursing home with really old dated dark furniture and an old people’s arm chair in the corner. The halls of the hotel are similar to a 1980s office building with all the room doors in dark wood that’s all scuffed. On a positive note the bed was very comfortable and we had a good nights sleep and location is good but definitely not worth the £148 which we paid for a standard double room with parking. We wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Pippa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location, let down by condition.

Interesting stay. The common areas are lovely, although parts need better upkeep, for example there was rubbish under chairs in the upstairs seating area for over 12 hours. The breakfast is not worth the money, and the scrambled eggs were extremely salty to the point of being inedible, this was rectified and the guy hosting was helpful but it was obviously not a favourite as we were the only ones eating there. The room itself needed help. The bit we were put in felt like a hostel. Very much! Not fancy at all. Bathroom needed better cleaning and updating, there was a mini bar fridge switched off and mouldy! I couldn’t sleep well as the sheets were scratchy, pillows awful and the noise from others tvs very loud. Honestly I expected more from such a fabulous hotel location. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception area looked lovely, room was tired with broken bits, cracked sinks etc but clean. Area outside, car park etc looked tired and unloved, litter etc To see staff outside just by reception, smoking, and vaping was off putting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locatio, accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

stephen

Traveled with partner
good location. rooms a bit tired. hot breakfast needs bit of imrovement scrambled eggs not good no other choice of eggs.staff welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Always a convenient place to stay

A very convenient hotel to stay in Winchester to meet up with friends. We have stayed in this hotel quite a few times and whilst being comfortable it could do with an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Like this hotel having stayed before. The room was very comfortable and generally quiet although we did get an early wake up (before 06.00) due to refuse collection but it has to be done. The only points we were not particularly impressed with was that the bathroom bin had not been emptied before we arrived and contained used sanitary products. Also, for the price we would have expected the bed to be made and it wasn't.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room had been given to another guest by the time I got there about 5:30pm. Also other members of my booking had to wait for 40 mins at reception for checkin and then when they did their keycard did not work!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs CM Broughton and Dr ES

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was on 3nd floor but opposite side to the Cathedral. Was wakened up with lorries unloading on our side of the building. Great pity. The showers required updating as difficult to control water temperature
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Upgrade needed

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

Fantastic location. Hotel a bit tired but what a view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wilf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good break with value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheena

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Large bedroom . Very dated . Very noisy outside
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the centre of Winchester. The bar was expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The old Mercure is rebranding. It’s still the same tatty and hideous building but the staff are always friendly and helpful. I had a refurbished room overlooking the cathedral which was very quiet and pleasant. Rooms at the back are noisier.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the members of the staff that we met were pleasant and helpful. Special thanks to reception, breakfast waitress and lady cleaning member of staff for leaving her work and escorting us to the lift. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Couple getaway

Fantastic location, very central. Staff very friendly and efficient.4 poster bed in room, very classy. Room a little tired, could do with a little freshen up. But overall lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025